Spicy Spiralized Sweet Potato Fries

Take your fries to a whole new level. These spicy sweet potato fries are spiralized and baked for the ultimate crispness and seasoned to a spiciness of your liking. Gluten-free, vegan, and paleo, these fries will make your summer cook-outs a little livelier!

Last summer (yea, like 2014), I made this killer sweet potato fries with my lovely Spiralizer
. I got the idea from one of the many gluten-free Facebook groups I’m in. A girl was talking about how she missed those seasoned waffle fries you can buy frozen at the grocery. Most of them are not gluten-free so that creates a problem. When she said this, I started getting the craving for those seasoned waffle fries. I don’t even know what the “seasoning” is, but those fries (that I was reminded of), were really good from what I remember. So I was on a mission to remedy this little situation.

Now, I had to idea how to make the waffle shape, but I did have a Spiralizer. I mean, I could have just cut them normal, steak-cut or even just sliced, but I needed to make these fun. So that’s where the Spiralizercame in. At that point, I had never spiralized a potato so I was pretty excited to see how it would come out. It worked…very well! Thus, I have spiralized many potatoes since 😉

This also confirms that everyone needs a Spiralizerin their life. Don’t think it’s one of those “useless” space-taker-up kitchen items. They are super fun to use and you can spiralize almost anything. Like beets and of course the famous zoodle.

The only thing I messed up a bit, was the amount of “seasoning”. I made my fries a bit too spicy for my taste buds. The mix of spices was perfect, but my mouth was on fire! I didn’t measure any of the spices, which means you can use whatever ratio you’d like if you make these. I took it like a man and ate my super spicy fries anyway…with tons of ketchup, which actually helped cool-down the spice factor. Did you know that you shouldn’t drink water when your mouth is on fire? It just pushes the spice particles around. But if you drink MILK, that actually grabs, coats, and flushes down the spice particles. So if you make these super spicy, like I did, make sure you have a large cold glass of almond milk by your side 😉

Another fun tid-bit about these fries. They are so crispy! Long strings (kinda like shoe-string fries) of crispy baked goodness! They were actually really long, so I suggest snipping them a bit before you bake them since we’re making fries here, not sweet potato noodles! But still, I had such a fun time eating these! If you want to amp up your fry-game and wow people at all those upcoming cook-outs, I’d suggest you make these.

Take your fries to a whole new level. These spicy sweet potato fries are spiralized and baked for the ultimate crispness and seasoned to a spiciness of your liking. Gluten-free, vegan, and paleo, this fries will make your summer cook-outs a little livelier!

Author: Rebecca Pytell

Recipe type: Side Dish, Snack

Cuisine: American

Ingredients

Sweet Potatoes (I just used one, but if you're making for a crowd, do so accordingly.)

Cut the end off each sweet potato before spiralizing. Snip the long strings with a scissor to desired length.

Place the sweet potato strings in a large bowl, add in spices (desired amounts), and toss to coat the strings.

Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and evenly spread out the sweet potato strings. Bake for 20-30 minutes, careful not to burn.

3.3.3077

You can pair these fries with a lovely veggie burger, grilled chicken, what ever. Just be warned, these fries may upstage what is supposed to be the “main event” on the plate. But whenever sweet potatoes are involved, they always win. Potato-lover or not, you will be now! Make sure to check back here on Wednesday and I’ll have a wonderful “dip” for you to make along with these fires 😉 Stay tuned!

Can’t wait to try these! BTW, if you cut the potato half way through, that will make the spirals shorter. Saves time cutting them later!Joan @ Nicer Than New recently posted…Tutorial: DIY Custom Shaped Chair Cushions

These look seriously good – such a creative use of a spiraliser! And you’re right, everyone does need one in their kitchen (that’s why I have to invest in one soon 😉 )Natalie Tamara recently posted…Healthy Mocha Pots de CrÃ¨me | Vegan

How have I never thought of spiralizing sweet potatoes? These fries sound so good! I used to like those waffle fries too, but the ingredients are a little scary sounding – these sound much better =)
This is being featured on Healthy Vegan Fridays this week (shocker!). Thanks so much for sharing – I have pinned this and cannot wait to try it this weekend =)

I was just thinking how did you cut them but then saw you have a spiralizer. They look delicious! Thank you for sharing at Thursday Favorite Things!All that’s Jas recently posted…Pavlova with Fresh Fruit

These look mouth watering! Sweet potato fries are such a revelation. I found you through Fiesta Friday, I have a link party on my Blog “Veggie Wednesday” for vegetarian and vegan recipes and I’d love it you would stop by.

Congratulations!! Your recipe has been featured at Tickle My Tastebuds on my blog, Lori’s Culinary Creations. Hop on over and grab a feature button and link up your latest culinary creations. Congrats again.

I just love that you baked the Fries and I can’t wait to try this recipes. We just love Sweet Potato Fries. Hope you are having a great day and thanks so much for sharing with Full Plate Thursday this week.
Come Back Soon!
Miz HelenMiz Helen recently posted…Strawberry Cream Cake

I’ve been wanting to make some spiralizer fries for awhile now. Maybe I’ll finally get around to it after reading your post. I feel like judging seasoning can be hard at first, I try to start off as bland as possible and than work my way up. (But, then again I have irate intestines, so I like to keep them happy too.) Have a wonderful weekend and thanks for bringing these to FF!Kaila (GF Life 24/7) recently posted…A Celiac at the Hoop-Dee-Doo Musical Revue

What a brilliant idea – love those sweet potato fries and the ingredients in them make me want them all the more. I’ve seen the spiralizers before, but I don’t have any more space for gadgets :)……so I found this tiny gadget that looks like a potato peeler, only it is one that shreds veggies and makes them like noodles, of course not half as fancy schmancy as the spiralizer, but I definitely will use it to try this recipe 🙂Loretta recently posted…Broiled vegetables with toasted Israeli couscous

WOW – you are amazing and am inspired to read how you are managing your celiac disease. I’m a new follower from Let’s Get Real Party. These look amazing and will try very soon.Debra Hallock recently posted…Grainless Granola

Hey there! I am coming from Fiesta Friday as a co-host and I am really glad that you brought this awesome dish at FF table. I hope you are having fun and Happy FF! 🙂Jhuls @ The Not So Creative Cook recently posted…Raspberry Nutella Swirl Cheesecake Bars

Sweet potato fries are my favourite, but I’m never able to get mine very crispy – clearly I need to get my hands on a spiraliser! These look amazingMichelle @ Giraffes Can Bake recently posted…Raspberry Lemon Cupcakes

I think this might go on the naughty list with puddings right? 😀 Looks like a real treat, something you don’t expect and feel a little naughty but nice eating. Thank you for coming to FF#68 I hope you will have a naughty pudding with us too! Justine xJustine recently posted…Grandma’s Cheese and Bacon Bread & I am Co-Hosting FF #68!

I need to get my spiralizer out and make these!! They look so good! I bought it right before the end of the summer and I haven’t used it since our CSA ended. But now it’s starting up again, so time to get it back out! I hope you’ll stop by #FoodieFriDIY and share this yummy recipe too…we go live at 9 pm EST tonight. 🙂Michelle @ A Dish of Daily Life recently posted…Sweet and Spicy Chicken Lettuce Wraps

Oh my goodness , these look amazing and almost look like Ramen noodles as well. I am a huge Ramen fan <- especially the original Korean kind (I lived in Korea). I need to try making these and adding other things as well. Thank you so much for sharing.

Okay, that settles it. I need to have a spiralizer in my life one day! These look so delicious, like shoestring fries but SWEET POTATO. Delicious!Cristina @ I Say Nomato recently posted…Chocolate Raspberry Smoothie Bowls

Rebecca, these Spicy Spiral Sweet Potato Fries look and sound AMAZING! And I think the only thing I’d be interested in pairing them with is MORE Spicy Fries. 😉 If you are out surfing the web I’d love for you to stop by tagsthoughts.com to share this recipe with the Creative Inspiration Link Party! Now… I MUST go pin this post! Have a great day.Trish recently posted…Creative Inspiration {Link Party #2}

This has me wanting to run out the door and buy a spiralizer. Wow just wow! These look INCREDIBLE! Thanks for a great recipe! Now I’ve got to find some space for yet ANOTHER kitchen gadget! #tastytuesdaysPolly Mixtures recently posted…BBQ Season! Sticky chicken with lemon & garlic

Great recipe, I’ve shared it on my facebook page. I’ve been looking for a use for Garlic and Onion Powder for a long time, how much of each do you use. #TastyTuesdayRichard recently posted…Time–Saving Tuesdays – Cheat’s Shepherd’s Pie

I saw spiralized fries in a restaurant once and whoaaa I have been missing out! These look delicious. And I could never pick between potatoes or sweet potatoes… it all depends on my mood!genevieve @ gratitude & greens recently posted…Raw Vegan Pistachio Ice Cream – For My Mother

I am a french fry junky but I usually don’t indulge since fries are fried, but oven fried, thin, sweet potatoes I can do that. This recipe looks delicious and they won’t ruin my diet.Evolve with Mary recently posted…Challenge Monday

These look so delicious, Rebecca! I wish I could eat some right now! I’m going to have to go and get my spiraliser out and make them! Mmm, nothing beats sweet potato 🙂Harriet Emily recently posted…MOCHA TART

In my personal opinion sweet potato anything is better than regular. I love sweet potato fries! Whenever I order them out at a restaurant though I have to ask about the seasoning because lots of places put cinnamon and sugar or powdered sugar on them and that ruins it as far as I’m concerned.

The only waffles fries I’m familiar with are the ones at Chick-Fil-A, and those are amazing. =P I LOVE sweet potatoes, and these look really fun! If I ever want yet another small kitchen appliance, I’ll look into a spiralizer!Jaime recently posted…Change is Coming… Goals for This Week 5/11

I love sweet potato fries and make them almost weekly for my family. I will have to try out this method. They look perfect and oh so crispy, which is just the way I like them.Allie recently posted…Friday Favorites

One of our favorite things to make with the Spiralizer… but really haven’t found anything I don’t like Spiralized! I have to agree, everyone needs one!! And yep I know what you are talking about when you say seasoned waffle fries…. now just give me some of the crazy season dip with it! 😉Sarah recently posted…Mocha Your Morning Protein Oats

Yum, these look delish! I’ve made sweet potato fries in the spiralizer before but I don’t think I spaced them out very well on the cookie sheet and they turned out only so-so. I’m definitely going to give it another try b/c I love those seasoned waffle fries! Thanks for sharing.Jody @easypeasymom recently posted…BBQ Chicken Chopped Salad With Homemade Avocado Dressing

You know I’m going to have to do this! I’ve spiralized sweet potatoes for noodles but have never made them into spicy fries! But yum, now I will!Michele @ paleorunningmomma recently posted…Weekly Workout Recap + Mother’s Day Weekend!

Hi Rebecca,
These Sweet potato fries looks amazing and tempting. I am surprised to see you didn’t use any oil. I would love to try it soo.Came through Meatless Monday.Sadhna Grover recently posted…WHOLE WHEAT COOKIES

I can not wait to try these! They sound delicious, and I love that they bake inthe oven – for the healh benefit as well as the fact that deep frying terrifies me.Steph recently posted…A Trip to the Car Wash

YUM!! These sound perfect to me!! I am going to buy a spiralizer this week because I have decided that I NEED one. Also, love the pictures!Hannah @ CleanEatingVeggieGirl recently posted…Saying “SÃ­” to Springtime and Drinking Wine

These look amazing! I have a spiralizer that I think I’ve used once, but my recent obsession with sweet potatoes might have me breaking it out again for these fries. Yum!Jessica H. recently posted…Sweet Potato & Black Bean Chili

Yum, just yum! I love sweet potato fries all the way! I also have a spiralizer but have never tried to make fries – I may need to just try this out! I actually just shared a meatless monday for the linkup today and it also involves my spiralizer – zoodles!Melissa recently posted…Meatless Monday: Zoodles with Spicy Asian Peanut Sauce

I don’t use my spiralizer enough. These look amazing and I am pleasantly surprised they got crispy without any oil. Can’t wait to give them a try.Christie recently posted…Lower fat Peach Cheesecake #SundaySupper

oh yummy! I am all over these! Love to spiralize and l am always looking for new ways to do it. I was looking to come up with a hash brown with sweet potatoes too. Thanks for linking up with us today!Deborah @ Confessions of a Mother Runner recently posted…Tofu Scampi-Meatless Monday

omg. You have done 2 things. 1. Convinced me to perhaps consider a spiralizer. 2. Reconsider my thoughts on sweet potatoes! You should do this with a white potato 😉Arman @ thebigmansworld recently posted…Man Sass and the city

[…] recipe, but in the end I decided on sweet potato granola. The idea started when I saw a recipe for spiralized sweet potato fries, it occurred to me to use the same technique and prepare something sweet, and add a bit of […]

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Comment

Name *

Email *

Website

Notify me of follow-up comments by email.

Notify me of new posts by email.

Hey friends! I’m Rebecca a healthy gluten-free & allergy-friendly food blogger, Celiac advocate, yogi, and college student! I have a strong passion for finding the beauty and happiness in life no matter what hurdles it throws at you. To me happiness is sunshine, stepping onto my yellow yoga mat, waking up at 4 am, mugs of hot tea or black coffee, and of course cooking up delicious, nutritious food!